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Teacher Education

Teachers help to develop and shape young minds. At ECU, we develop and shape those teachers. Because making a positive difference in the lives of kids requires some creative thinking. Like finding new ways to engage their already active minds. Think you can do it?

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Why ECU?

Courses

If you want to be part of the next generation of outstanding teachers and make a real difference to the lives of young people, our Teacher Education courses will start you on your journey.

Our experienced team are passionate about education and strive to find better ways to help you become a teacher – through pioneering research and outstanding community-based partnerships with schools.

Our courses are professionally accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia. Early Childhood Studies courses have been approved by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority.

Master of Teaching or Master of Education?

Our School of Education offers two postgraduate courses that sound similar, but are tailored to students seeking different outcomes.

Master of Teaching

If you have a degree in an area other than education, these 2-year courses enable you to become a teacher, including completing your studies on an internship in a Western Australian school.

Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Fast Track

ECU's Master of Teaching (Secondary) can be completed in only 18 months. To take advantage of this fast-track option, you'll need to continue your studies during our winter and summer teaching periods.

Master of Education

If you're already in the education profession, this is a 1-year postgraduate degree that'll help you progress your career by expanding your knowledge in a specialist area and fine-tuning your leadership skills.

Alternatively, you can complete this course in 16 months, specialising in either Early Childhood Education or Leading Education, via our Accelerated Online mode.

Need some help deciding what to study?

Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.

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Experience Teacher Education at ECU.

Explore your options

  • Early Childhood Education student Hannah Newton talks about her professional placement and the incredible support from her lecturers.

  • The Master of Teaching (Secondary) course can be completed in only 18 months. To take advantage of this fast-track option, you'll need to continue your studies during our winter and summer teaching periods.

  • Secondary Education (Science) graduate Ellyn Johnson says her studies and practical experience have prepared her so well that she now gets excited every time she's working with kids.

  • Explore the exciting Design and Technology major in Secondary Education and hear from current students about their experiences.

  • ECU Pre-Service Teachers and Mount Lawley Senior High School Staff talk about ECU's innovative Scholar in Residence Program.

  • Professor Caroline Mansfield, Executive Dean of the School of Education says ECU's Education students grab the opportunity to become teachers

  • ECU's School of Education provides its Pre-Service Secondary Teachers with fantastic workshops to hone their Design and Technology skills and knowledge, and to create some truly inspired works.

  • Senior lecturer in Master of Teaching (Primary) Dr Helen Adam on why young children need to be exposed to books containing cultural diversity.

Scholarship opportunities to reduce your expenses

Scholarships recognise those whose life journey may have been challenging, as well as students who've shown outstanding academic excellence and endeavour.

A scholarship can help you realise your ambitions by paying for fees, text books and living expenses.

Realise your dream with our scholarships

Teaching degree benefits

Your teaching career will get off to a great start at ECU. You'll benefit from:

  • our partnerships with over 1,000 WA schools and early childhood centres, where you'll connect theory and practice through professional practice experiences
  • developing your own IT skills, ensuring you're prepared to promote student learning in new and innovative ways
  • the flexibility to take up employment in both private and government primary or secondary schools when you graduate
  • the ability to study online, with some courses being completely online

Do you have any questions about the Teacher Education study area?

Student stories

  • Emma Basset

    Emma Bassett

    ECU Early Childhood Education student

    The ECU lecturers and tutors are very supportive and approachable.

    I have been on many practicum placements, which have been the most enjoyable part of the course. Although demanding, the placements have provided me with the opportunity to put the theory learnt throughout the year into practice. The placements have improved my confidence in my teaching ability and have prepared me for my own classroom in the future.

    The course has opened my eyes to the diverse range of children's learning styles and taught me various techniques to motive and include all children.

  • Ellyn Johnson

    ECU Secondary Biological Science Education graduate

    Studying Secondary Education at ECU – Ellyn's Story

    Secondary Education (Science) graduate Ellyn Johnson says her studies and practical experience have prepared her so well that she now gets excited every time she's working with kids.

  • Erasmus Norviewu-Mortty, ECU Master of Education by Research

    Erasmus Norviewu-Mortty

    ECU Master of Education by Research

    ECU was the perfect place for me to study

    I travelled halfway around the world to investigate why some schools in my native Ghana were better than others – my research at ECU gave me the chance to find some answers.

The Important Things

Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.

Course Entry

There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.

Fees & Scholarships

Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.

Applying

Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.

ECU Experience

Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.